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TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />

Outdoor Living<br />

Water Featrures<br />

Retaining Walls<br />

Patios, Walkways and Driveways<br />

Natural Stone Masonry Features<br />

Decks, Harbors, and Fences<br />

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OUTDOOR LIVING<br />

Outdoor living spaces are extremely popular and are excellent for entertaining or for<br />

simply relaxing in your backyard and enjoying your own private oasis. Outdoor living<br />

spaces are usually defined as kitchen or entertainment spaces that can include a variety<br />

of different elements.<br />

The options are almost endless when it comes to outdoor living spaces. Often we are<br />

asked to incorporate both decorative and functional elements to create a space that is<br />

perfect for family BBQ’s, entertaining guests or even business meetings.<br />

As a discerning homeowner, you value a good quality dependable grill and other<br />

appliances, elegant gas fireplaces, quality lighting, open and inviting entertainment<br />

spaces and outdoor recreation amenities, such as pools and tennis courts. Not only do<br />

we provide expert construction services, we also have extensive experience planting<br />

lush flora that will highlight your distinctive outdoor space with beautiful colours and<br />

textures.<br />

Grills are still the most popular appliance in any back yard and there are a number of<br />

ways of incorporating convenient and attractive grills and cooking surfaces into your<br />

outdoor living space. <strong>Our</strong> projects will also often include custom masonry cabinets with<br />

tile, stone or concrete counters, wood fired brick or stone pizza ovens, fireplaces and<br />

fire pits, natural gas heaters and other features. These are the things that will make<br />

your patio the envy of your neighbours.<br />

Check out our gallery of outdoor living spaces to see why the owners of luxury custom<br />

homes are recommending The <strong>Cavalry</strong> for all landscape construction needs.<br />

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WATER FEATURES<br />

Every water feature we install is unique and custom suited to your property. <strong>Our</strong> water<br />

features are low maintenance, automated and built to last. There are a variety of styles<br />

and preferences we can design into your custom water feature, including:<br />

• Waterfalls, streams<br />

• Pond or pondless designs<br />

• Koi habitiats<br />

• Wetland ecosystem filtration<br />

Underwater lighting (one of the greatest accessories you could ever add to your<br />

feature)<br />

Maintenance is important, and we want your pond to look great for years to come. Like<br />

any pool or hot tub, any water feature needs TLC from time to time. We offer regular<br />

pond cleaning and maintenance services, repairs, and also general improvements or<br />

rebuilds if your current water feature is operating below expectations.<br />

There is nothing more soothing or relaxing than the sound of a gentle waterfall or<br />

fountain. Often our water features will include natural or custom stonework depending<br />

on the individual tastes of the homeowner.<br />

The <strong>Cavalry</strong> considers all elements when designing custom water features to ensure<br />

that your landscape looks, feels and sounds like your own personal haven from the<br />

hectic world outside your home.t<br />

A water feature is sure to stand out in any landscape, see our gallery for examples of<br />

custom water features created for the most discerning of clients.<br />

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RETAINING WALLS<br />

Only a certified master retaining wall installer like the <strong>Cavalry</strong> is able to design and<br />

install a retention system that is both aesthetically pleasing and secure. The <strong>Cavalry</strong><br />

<strong>Construction</strong> Group has completed extensive training in all aspects of the design and<br />

installation of retaining walls.<br />

<strong>Our</strong> real-world experience includes:<br />

• Residential land reclamation<br />

• Residential landscape terracing<br />

• Road construction<br />

• New subdivisions and land development.<br />

• Replacement of failing and aging timber retaining walls<br />

• Working on job sites with extremely challenging terrain and difficult access<br />

• Engineered retaining walls (Seismic requirements)<br />

Note: Did you know that retaining walls over 1.2 meters (4 feet tall) will always require<br />

Geotechnical Engineering, without exception? In some municipalities, even walls as low<br />

as 0.9 meters (3 feet tall) can require engineering.<br />

The installation of a retention system requires an experienced professional, by using a<br />

less experienced or unknown contractor you run the risk of major damage.<br />

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EARTHQUAKE TESTED<br />

<strong>Our</strong> walls pass all tests and inspections, even when they come as a surprise. <strong>Our</strong> most<br />

surprising experience was during the final inspection of a 20-foot tall, 400 foot long<br />

retaining wall in Bothell, Washington, a 6.4 magnitude earthquake lasting 45 seconds<br />

shook us, our wall, and the head engineer of Snohomish County.<br />

We could actually see the road ripple and move in front of us. The wall was also moving<br />

with the ground. The fact that the wall system is flexible to ground movement was<br />

never more apparent or successfully demonstrated. Needless to say, a large earthquake<br />

is a perfect test of the durability and quality of our installations.<br />

The result: The wall remained intact, did not shift or settle in any way, and we passed<br />

the inspection with flying colors (of course!).<br />

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PATIOS, WALKWAYS & DRIVEWAYS<br />

The <strong>Cavalry</strong> takes great pride in our paving stone installations. Patios, walkways and<br />

driveways can be enhanced by the unlimited color, style and pattern options available<br />

with paving stones.<br />

Are you tired of watching concrete crack? Do you have weeds growing between your<br />

paving stones? The <strong>Cavalry</strong> <strong>Construction</strong> Group offers the advantages of solid concrete<br />

with the flexibility of paving stones, without the weeds or other concerns.<br />

We guarantee our work to be the most durable of paving stone installations. Any<br />

concrete, asphalt, or paving stone installation will move with the natural settlement<br />

of the ground by disruption by tree roots. In 10 years, instead of replacing a cracked<br />

driveway, or attempting to patch concrete that usually results in obvious and ugly<br />

scars, we will be able to lift and reset the original surface. Repairing any issue without a<br />

significant change in the appearance of the area.<br />

ADVANTAGES OF PAVING STONES<br />

In addition to the limitless colour and texture combinations available, pavers can<br />

be used from the moment the installation is complete. No need to wait for curing or<br />

cooling. In addition, pavers provide firm non-slip footing even on pool decks or steep<br />

driveways.<br />

The main advantage of pavers is that any future alterations, additions or repairs can<br />

be done in small sections, instead of having to re-do an entire concrete surface. Paving<br />

stones are advantageous when installed correctly, be sure to use an experienced<br />

contractor like The <strong>Cavalry</strong> when considering a paving stone installation or upgrade.<br />

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NATURAL STONE & MASONRY FEATURES<br />

There is something rustic and unique about natural stone that makes it a favourite for<br />

luxury custom homes. Natural stone and masonry features are one-of-a-kind and can<br />

be incorporated into many areas of your property.<br />

In addition to patios, stairs and walls, we are relied upon to think creatively with our<br />

stone features. We enjoy the challenge of creating something from nothing, and employ<br />

experienced masons and stoneworkers to ensure that our designs are both aesthetically<br />

appealing and useful.<br />

Natural stone is useful for enhancing your garden by providing elevations and contours.<br />

It is also low maintenance and provides natural character that is unavailable in other<br />

building materials.<br />

Masonry features are extremely versatile and can be molded into almost any shape<br />

and design. When considering masonry features, it is critically important that you use<br />

an experienced and knowledgeable contractor. The climate in B.C. can be damaging to<br />

some masonry features if they are not built with longevity in mind.<br />

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DECKS, ARBORS & FENCES<br />

Looking for an attractive arbor to compliment your landscape? Or perhaps you would<br />

like to maintain the privacy and serenity of your garden with a privacy screen or fence?<br />

The <strong>Cavalry</strong> has extensive experience in the construction of elegant custom fences,<br />

arbors and pergolas; along with the design and installation of sturdy and finely finished<br />

hardwood, composite and cedar decks. We also engineer and install glass topped<br />

pergolas to protect you and your patio furnishings as you use them year-round.<br />

We have extensive experience with both simple and elaborate designs. One thing<br />

remains constant with all of our woodwork; we build strong, straight and solid features<br />

that will never blow over in a windstorm. If you want the job done right the first time, it<br />

is important to call in The <strong>Cavalry</strong>!<br />

All too often we see decks and fences that were built by amateurs and are not only<br />

falling apart, but present a real danger to the home owners. Safety and longevity is<br />

paramount in all of our projects.<br />

<strong>Our</strong> design and construction experts specialize in the harmonization of wood, stone,<br />

water and organic features for a perfect blend of style and sophistication. After all, your<br />

landscape doesn’t end with your deck or patio – It starts with it. Your deck or patio is<br />

the vantage point from which you view your landscape.<br />

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